China Test

Question 0

Which of the following was an organizing principle for both Leninism and Maoism?

Answer 0

Democratic centralism

Question 1

In traditional China before the 20th century, an important source of political legitimacy was

Answer 1

The Mandate of Heaven

Question 2

Which of the following traditions in China most emphasizes loyalty to the family?

Answer 2

Confucianism

Question 3

Which of the following government programs in 20th century China was most directly inspired by the Soviet Union?

Answer 3

Five year plans

Question 4

The majority ethnic group in China is

Answer 4

Han Chinese

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of civil society in Russia and China?

Answer 5

Chinese citizens are more likely to participate in non-governmental organizations than Russian citizens are

Question 6

Riots and other types of unrest in Tibet and Xinjiang may be most directly linked to differences based on

Answer 6

Ethnicity

Question 7

Hukou restrictions in China have most heavily impacted

Answer 7

Rural to urban restrictions

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Russian and Chinese political hierarchies?

Answer 8

The military is integrated into the Chinese political hierarchy; the military in Russia is not

Question 9

The central belief that society is best led by an elite vanguard party with a superior understanding of the Chinese people is called

Answer 9

Democratic centralism

Question 10

The most powerful policy making body in China is the

Answer 10

Politburo

Question 11

In contrast to direct elections in Britain, direct elections in China are held

Answer 11

Only at the local level

Question 12

The patron client system through which Chinese leaders communicate is called

Answer 12

Guanxi

Question 13

The faction known as the “Shanghai gang” is headed by

Answer 13

Jiang Zemin

Question 14

China’s fall from 75th to 80th place in Transparency International’s CPI is indicative of concern for a rise in

Answer 14

Corruption levels

Question 15

Which of the following is the most important reason that the influence of the danwei system in China has declined in recent years?

Answer 15

The increasing liberalization of the Chinese economy

Question 16

The Chinese government usually only allows one organization for any given profession or activity. This arrangement is best described as

Answer 16

State corporatism

Question 17

The three parallel hierarchies that support the Chinese political structure are

Answer 17

Communist party, the state or government, the People’s Liberation Army

Question 18

Which of the following is the best explanation for why meetings of the national people’s congress are important?

Answer 18

The politburo’s decisions are formally announced at the congress meeting

Question 19

The head of government in China is the

Answer 19

Premier

Question 20

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the judiciary in China?

Answer 20

The rule of law had little place under Mao, but now the Chinese political system acknowledges it

Question 21

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CCP and the PLA?

Answer 21

The PLA plays an important role in Chinese politics, but it does not command the CCP

Question 22

In China, the relationship between the party and the government is controlled by the principle of

Answer 22

Dual role

Question 23

Which of the following is a democratic reform that China has experienced in recent years?

Answer 23

Village elections are semi-competitive, with choices of candidates

Question 24

One consequence of the one child policy has been

Answer 24

A lopsided number of young adult males to young adult females

Question 25

Which of the following economic policies is most associated with Mao Zedong?

Answer 25

Iron rice bowl

Question 26

China’s floating population consists of

Answer 26

Rural migrants seeking job opportunities in the cities

Question 27

One common criticism of the Chinese economy is that it

Answer 27

Is slow in getting Chinese consumers to spend their money

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the trade relationship between the U.S. And China?

Answer 28

The U.S imports many more products form China than it exports

Question 29

Which of the following best describes the attitude that most Chinese leaders have toward Taiwan?

Answer 29

Taiwan is historically and legitimately a part of China and should be returned to its control